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Open Help Night

Join us for a free drop-in night of skill-sharing, problem-solving, and education.

Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm at Free Geek

Entry via back door. Bike parking located in the front. Unfortunately our location is currently not wheelchair accessible.

No pre-registration required; first-come, first-served.

Getting Help

All are welcome, from beginners to pros.

Want to try free and open source software, install GNU/Linux on your computer, or have a more complex question? Drop in & write your name and question on the whiteboard; a volunteer helper will come find you and lend a hand.

We assist folks who have open source software issues, hardware problems, or who are just plain curious. If you want to see what free and open source is all about, or try the Ubuntu operating system, this is the perfect opportunity!

If you are already running a distribution of GNU/Linux, you might consider bringing your computer down so we can work together to solve your difficulties.

Assistance by donation, which goes to Free Geek to cover operating costs.

Free Open Source Software

We use free and open source software wherever possible, and promote the free software philosophy in other ways, such as transparent collaboration with others. The free software philosophy, with its emphasis on mutual assistance and freedom, is important to what we are; all of our software, documentation, and policies are open to whoever wants to avoid reinventing the wheels we've made.

At Free Geek you can learn our Linux distro of
choice: Ubuntu. This version of Linux is great for novices and experts alike. We use it everywhere from our rack mounted servers to the staff terminals. You will learn how to install Ubuntu and use the Operating System.

Learn along side other volunteers, and share the tips you learn with new volunteers, as you begin to acquire a great skill set in an amazing operating system. For those curious folks here are some links to help you get started on your new education!